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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services 2019"
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buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")"
published: "2019-07-30"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services 2019

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ece998a5-c3ef-4fb9-ac7f-63cdd19f2a4a

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## Summary

The procurement process focuses on a Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services initiated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). The contract, valued at £40 million, is classified under the legal services category and spans from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2022. The tender was publicly published on 4th February 2019, with the bidding period concluding on 7th May 2019. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This opportunity is ripe for law firms, particularly those with expertise in corporate governance, healthcare law, and other specified specialisms. Firms capable of providing mandatory and optional legal services listed in the framework are encouraged to compete, especially large legal entities familiar with complex procurement processes. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and provide steady income through long-term contracts with established public entities.

## Notice

This will be an award notice for the Renewal of Legal Services 2015 Framework Agreement. Required all awarded suppliers to be able to cover all mandatory specialisms of law as outlined below to the required standard. There are, in addition, a number of specialist areas of law which are deemed optional, which suppliers will be able to provide under the Framework Agreement providing they meet the minimum capability score. Mandatory Specialisms : (i) Corporate Governance, (ii) Healthcare inc. Mental Health Law, (iii) Contract and Commercial Law, (iv) Employment, Pensions and Employee Related Tax Law, (v) Property, Estates Energy and Environmental Law, (vi) Corporate Finance & Public Private Partnership Law, (vii) Intellectual Property, IT, Telecoms, Media and eCommerce Law, (viii) Tax Law, (ix) Information Law, to include GDPR, Data Protection, FOIA, common law confidentiality. Optional Specialisms: (i) Mergers & Acquisitions, (ii) Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Investigations, (iii) International Law TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation,as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579c4a6b-fab2-4954-9358-2bba6be156fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; CLYDE; DAC BEACHCROFT; HEMPSOMS; HILL DICKINSON; KENNEDYS LAW; WARDHADAWAY; WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2019 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579c4a6b-fab2-4954-9358-2bba6be156fb
- 4 Feb 2019 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e32ff0b-470d-404c-9b61-0fa5520d30eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579c4a6b-fab2-4954-9358-2bba6be156fb
  30th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e32ff0b-470d-404c-9b61-0fa5520d30eb
  4th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

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